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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Erika Kirk speaking out as judge sends Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin to trial on death penalty charges

  • Erika Kirk stated that a judge's decision to advance an aggravated murder case against Tyler Robinson is an important step toward justice for her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
  • Utah District Judge Tony Graf ruled that Robinson will stand trial for aggravated murder, which carries a potential death penalty if convicted.
  • Robinson pleaded not guilty to the sniper attack that killed the 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder at Utah Valley University on September 10 of last year.
  • Prosecutors presented evidence including DNA linking Robinson to the bolt-action rifle and a handwritten confession note left for his partner.
  • Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and key supporter of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement.

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Erika Kirk issues statement after judge rules husband Charlie’s suspected killer will face trial

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